the left analog stick on both the trunk of the analog stick as well as the outer rim of the plastic of the controller itself have already worn down a CONSIDERABLE amount. as in, there is probably a 1-2mm sliver of the trunk of the analog stick that has worn away, to the point that it almost looks like there is an intentional indentation around the trunk.

a cross sectioned view of what the trunk looks like is this:

~top~

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| <--- this is the indentation on the trunk of the analog stick

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~bottom~

And then likewise, the rim of the controller itself the trunk goes against is also severely worn down, but that is more jagged and rough and it's what made me notice in the first place.

This isn't a COD complaint, this is a controller issue that no one can deny IF it continues getting worse as time goes on. I mean, the system has been out for like 2 months max so if these controllers are wearing down in a critical matter like this (those analog sticks can only wear down so far before it will just snap like a hershey bar divit), there is going to be a serious material redesign needed.

I guess this is the tradeoff by using what I presume is lighter plastic, but I dunno I don't feel like buying new $60 controllers every 3 months because of wear that is clearly a result of the materials chosen for these new controllers. Has anyone noticed this yet?

the only thing I could say as a concession would be that perhaps I press the sprint button down harder than other people, but I don't think that I just so happen to be the person in the world with the most forceful grip?

I've already ruined one controller from playing cod, the left analog stick will no longer "click" to sprint. This doesn't surprise me in any way, because I used that controller from Cod4 all the way to MW3. RIP buddy

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